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Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt
Sam is dead. Now, as Martha, she has vanished into the shadows. Empowered by her new identity, she sets her sights on the leaders of the extortion and trafficking group. Together with her AI, Zoe, they delve deeper into the group’s dark secrets. These individuals make war criminals appear virtuous in comparison.
The group leaders operate with impunity. Their security and IT teams are formidable. But Martha is determined to dismantle their empire, stealing their ill-gotten money and learning their secrets. With each strike, the group’s IT experts get closer to knowing her and Zoe’s identities.
The engagements are not just on the internet. Every physical disruption puts everyone in danger. Rejoining with Claire, the chase has become a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Both sides believe they’re the top predator.
Innocent lives can be destroyed. Is the best option to expose the leaders to the authorities or work to remove the hydra heads of the organization? Martha must navigate the physical world, while Zoe works to dominate the virtual one.
The group leaders operate with impunity. Their security and IT teams are formidable. But Martha is determined to dismantle their empire, stealing their ill-gotten money and learning their secrets. With each strike, the group’s IT experts get closer to knowing her and Zoe’s identities.
The engagements are not just on the internet. Every physical disruption puts everyone in danger. Rejoining with Claire, the chase has become a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Both sides believe they’re the top predator.
Innocent lives can be destroyed. Is the best option to expose the leaders to the authorities or work to remove the hydra heads of the organization? Martha must navigate the physical world, while Zoe works to dominate the virtual one.
- GenresHackers
284 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2025
719 people want to read
About the author
B.D. Murphy
6 books10 followersB.D. Murphy started writing when the world hit pause—and he hasn’t stopped since. He’s the kind of author who sees a mystery in every machine, a plot twist in every algorithm, and a story hiding in your Wi-Fi signal. With a brain wired for engineering and a heart full of curiosity, Murphy crafts sci-fi that’s clever, sneaky, and just a little bit subversive. If you like techy thrillers, real-talk characters, and endings that make you say “wait, WHAT?”—he’s your guy.
Awards:
Feathered Quill first place – Science Fiction 2025 – Sidney and Watson
Readers' favorite Silver 5-star winner – Science Fiction 2023 – Pandemic Hacker
Readers’ Choice Book Awards Finalist - Science Fiction 2025 – Nanite Evolution
https://amazon.com/author/bdmurphy
Awards:
Feathered Quill first place – Science Fiction 2025 – Sidney and Watson
Readers' favorite Silver 5-star winner – Science Fiction 2023 – Pandemic Hacker
Readers’ Choice Book Awards Finalist - Science Fiction 2025 – Nanite Evolution
https://amazon.com/author/bdmurphy
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September 25, 2025
In Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt by B.D. Murphy, Sam finds herself planning her death in order to escape leaders of an extortion and trafficking group that she crossed paths with. Sam then becomes Martha, with the help of her AI companion, Zoe.
Martha then undergoes extensive reconstructive surgery to change everything about how she looks, from the features of her face, all the way to making her taller by extending her skeletal frame. Only a select few know exactly who Martha is and what her plan of action is against these criminal leaders that wreak havoc no matter where they go. She will stop at nothing to bring every member down, even if that means she’ll lose her own life. Is Martha successful in bringing these leaders down before they uncover her true identity?
This was one of those stories where right from the very first page you’re pulled into the storyline. Readers will eagerly find themselves turning the pages to understand why Martha went through such an extensive reconstruction of her features and her skeletal frame just to hide her true identity from these criminal leaders. One has to wonder why she went through all the blood, sweat, and tears to try to bring these individual criminals down.
Due to the intensity of the storyline, Martha had to continually be on the move if Zoe, her AI companion, felt her safety was at stake. Readers will literally have a first-class ticket to traveling the world as Martha continually moves around in order to keep her identity safe. B.D. Murphy eloquently described each location and made this reader feel as if she were visiting each place right alongside Martha.
It is necessary to mention that it would benefit you to read the first book in this series to better understand Martha’s drive to not only bring these criminals down, but her motivation to undergo such extensive reconstructive surgeries to hide her identity. Reading the first book in the series will enhance the reader’s experience continuing straight through to this second installment.
Quill says: Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt by B.D. Murphy is one mystery/sci-fi novel that will keep readers riveted to their seats as they eagerly turn the pages to see if Martha will be successful in bringing the criminals down. It has well created characters, beautiful scenery throughout the story, and a plot that will keep readers anxious to see what happens next.
Martha then undergoes extensive reconstructive surgery to change everything about how she looks, from the features of her face, all the way to making her taller by extending her skeletal frame. Only a select few know exactly who Martha is and what her plan of action is against these criminal leaders that wreak havoc no matter where they go. She will stop at nothing to bring every member down, even if that means she’ll lose her own life. Is Martha successful in bringing these leaders down before they uncover her true identity?
This was one of those stories where right from the very first page you’re pulled into the storyline. Readers will eagerly find themselves turning the pages to understand why Martha went through such an extensive reconstruction of her features and her skeletal frame just to hide her true identity from these criminal leaders. One has to wonder why she went through all the blood, sweat, and tears to try to bring these individual criminals down.
Due to the intensity of the storyline, Martha had to continually be on the move if Zoe, her AI companion, felt her safety was at stake. Readers will literally have a first-class ticket to traveling the world as Martha continually moves around in order to keep her identity safe. B.D. Murphy eloquently described each location and made this reader feel as if she were visiting each place right alongside Martha.
It is necessary to mention that it would benefit you to read the first book in this series to better understand Martha’s drive to not only bring these criminals down, but her motivation to undergo such extensive reconstructive surgeries to hide her identity. Reading the first book in the series will enhance the reader’s experience continuing straight through to this second installment.
Quill says: Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt by B.D. Murphy is one mystery/sci-fi novel that will keep readers riveted to their seats as they eagerly turn the pages to see if Martha will be successful in bringing the criminals down. It has well created characters, beautiful scenery throughout the story, and a plot that will keep readers anxious to see what happens next.
October 5, 2025
I enjoyed this book immensely. It even entered my dreams, LOL! I enjoyed the secret mission stuff, the AI connection, and the hacking. I loved the premise for all of this, rescuing trafficked kids and eliminating the kingpin traffickers. I am looking forward to the next book to continue the saga!
September 15, 2025
Pandemic Hacker 2 picks up with Martha recovering in a secretive clinic in Mexico City, her body rebuilt after brutal surgeries that make her unrecognizable. What begins as a personal transformation quickly escalates into a battle with an extortion group exploiting patients who change their identities. At her side is Zoe, the AI she created, who takes on human personas like Aunt Tilly, Angela, and Andy to shield its true nature while navigating the human world. Together, they weave through deception, hacking, and survival. The book blends the gritty details of Martha’s physical recovery with the tension of digital warfare and the looming threat of being hunted, creating a fast-paced thriller that never lets up.
The descriptions of Martha’s surgeries and recovery were raw and vivid. I could feel her pain, her frustration, and her determination bleeding through the page. The way the author wrote her interactions with Zoe was fascinating. The AI was curious, literal, and sometimes naïve, and that contrast made their conversations both touching and eerie. The hacking sequences and background-building explanations were interesting, but occasionally slowed the momentum with heavy detail.
What worked for me the most was Martha herself. She is flawed, stubborn, and relatable, yet her resilience made me root for her even when she pushed people away. I liked the dynamic with Merisel, the nurse who reluctantly became part of Martha’s world. Their relationship brought in much-needed warmth and humor. It often felt like I was catching my breath only to be thrown headfirst into the next storm. That rhythm created suspense, but it also left me wanting a deeper pause to connect with Martha beyond her mission.
Pandemic Hacker 2 is a gripping and tense continuation of the series. It’s not light reading, but it’s engaging and thought-provoking. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy cyber-thrillers, stories of reinvention, or tales that merge high-tech intrigue with raw human grit. If you like protagonists who refuse to give up no matter how much the odds stack against them, this book will hit the mark.
The descriptions of Martha’s surgeries and recovery were raw and vivid. I could feel her pain, her frustration, and her determination bleeding through the page. The way the author wrote her interactions with Zoe was fascinating. The AI was curious, literal, and sometimes naïve, and that contrast made their conversations both touching and eerie. The hacking sequences and background-building explanations were interesting, but occasionally slowed the momentum with heavy detail.
What worked for me the most was Martha herself. She is flawed, stubborn, and relatable, yet her resilience made me root for her even when she pushed people away. I liked the dynamic with Merisel, the nurse who reluctantly became part of Martha’s world. Their relationship brought in much-needed warmth and humor. It often felt like I was catching my breath only to be thrown headfirst into the next storm. That rhythm created suspense, but it also left me wanting a deeper pause to connect with Martha beyond her mission.
Pandemic Hacker 2 is a gripping and tense continuation of the series. It’s not light reading, but it’s engaging and thought-provoking. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy cyber-thrillers, stories of reinvention, or tales that merge high-tech intrigue with raw human grit. If you like protagonists who refuse to give up no matter how much the odds stack against them, this book will hit the mark.
October 2, 2025
She has disappeared into the shadows and she will do anything to bring them down as they are worse than the criminals. She has an AL to aid her journey and to try to bring them all down. See just how it will all go
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I was caught up in her adventure
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I was caught up in her adventure
September 29, 2025
A good follow-up to Pandemic Hacker. Better story flow than the first book. The hacking has details, not just blah, I'm in. The detail is refreshingly different.
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